Community Futures White Horse Plains
14 Main St E R0H 0H0 Elie, MB, Canada

Be Positive. Your vibe attracts your tribe. From clients to customers a can-do attitude and pleasant demeanor goes a long way in business. Be Patient. Success doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a series of consistent daily efforts that build your confidence, credibility and chance of abundance. Be Persistent. It’s difficult to compete against someone that doesn’t give up. It’s rare that the most successful entrepreneur is the most talented. Often, they are the ones that never give up.

Are you looking to start a food-based business or in the throes of running a food business but need some extra information and support to get things rolling? Then join us for a half-day live online delivery of our new Food Venture Bootcamp session on Tuesday May 18 from 9:00AM 1:00PM CDT. This course will cover the basics of starting a food business in Manitoba and includes topics such as: - Idea feasibility, food trends, target market value proposition... - Real costs associated with food consumer packaged goods (CPG) and how to finance your business - Food science, food safety, where to produce, and recipe development - Guidelines for food packaging and nutrition labeling - Logistics, marketing, distribution, and sales The cost of the workshop is $50 +GST and spots are limited so register early: https://wecm.ca/events/founding-and-funding-a-food-business/ If you have additional questions, please contact our Client Services team ([email protected]) or call 204-988-1860. Know anyone else in the food industry that could benefit? Please share away!

Check out the incubator space available just outside of Portage La Prairie at Southport. A variety of spaces and sizes, something for everyone.

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Request for Proposal Portage Community Revitalization Corporation (PCRC) is currently seeking proposals for the completion of a labour needs assessment for Portage la Prairie. https://www.city-plap.com//rfp-labour-market-needs-assess/

The Canada Summer Job application window is open until January 29th. Don’t miss this opportunity to help youth gain paid work experience to successfully transition into the labour market. Employers are eligible for a wage subsidy reimbursement of up to 75% of the provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage. ... https://www.canada.ca//fundi/canada-summer-jobs/apply.html

Regional Relief and Recovery Fund - Round 3 NOW AVAILABLE Community Futures Heartland and White Horse Plains are now accepting applications for Round 3 of the Regional Relief and Recovery Funds. Round 3 is an expansion loan of up to $20,000 as a top up of the original RRRF $40,000 loan. The Round 3 funding is also interest and payment free until December 31, 2022, BUT it is 50% forgivable if paid before December 31, 2022.

NEW - More support for tourism and other small businesses experiencing COVID-19-related losses across Western Canada!

Deadline February 17th.

This year, more people will be doing their holiday shopping online than ever before. The Better Business Bureau offers tips to ensure that your packages are delivered on time and safely. https://www.bbb.org//14276-bbb-safe-delivery-tips-for-holi

Thursday, December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities Community Futures and the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program celebrate the success of rural entrepreneurs with disabilities or health conditions! https://youtu.be/Y6gIP8aKZpo

Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) Are you a rural business facing challenges from COVID 19? Community Futures can help! Loans up to $40,000 are interest free until December 31, 2022. Also, there are no penalties for pre-payment. The RRRF is for rural businesses that haven’t received other COVID-19 funding supports. Contact us for more information about this program. Or visit the Western Economic Diversification Canada’s website for the RRRF FAQ page.... Our online application is open for the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund Community Futures Stream Western Economic Diversification Canada (wd-deo.gc.ca) CF RRRF Funding - Search | Community Futures Manitoba (cfmanitoba.ca)

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The new Manitoba Bridge Grant application portal opens today, Monday, November 16th through www.manitoba.ca/supportsforbusiness. The deadline for applications is December 15, 2020. The Manitoba Bridge Grant will provide an immediate one-time payment of $5,000 to small and medium-sized businesses, not-for-profit and charitable organizations that were directly ordered to temporarily cease operations or close their publicly accessible physical locations by Manitoba COVID-19 public health orders in effect on November 12th.